At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

I know that Michael Shannon did not give us the Elvis. But, that is not the point. I honestly think that you should watch this movie right now because, it's gentle and heart-warming movie. I'm not American and i don't know about Richard Nixon. I don't know about the impersonation. But he absolutely is giving the edge to the movie. Those two guys combination was good and the dynamic back and forth script helps too.it's a legit good watch movie. i know that Elvis is so iconic but we never got that part right and i think this time it's right (except for the look). i wouldn't say it's the best out of Elvis that we can see but it is totally worth seeing! overall: it's funny. it's charming (literally!), and hell yeah

Yes Nixon met The King way back in 1970 and this is a recreation of how that came about and what happened when the King met Mr Watergate himself in the Oval Office. Now this is very amusing indeed and for the most part the period detail and make up are all excellent. Kevin Spacey as Nixon is just superb – as always. I am also a big fan of Michael Shannon believing him to be a great character actor – but this was a stretch for him which he did very well for the most part.Jonny Knoxville also appears as does Colin Hanks and they are all spot on, however Alex Pettyfer as Elvis's friend Jerry got the most interesting role – with space to grow and give a fine performance. There has been some chatter about the veracity of this film but I am firmly in the camp that says 'never let the truth get in the way of a good story' and by jingo this is a ruddy good story – recommended.

This movie is a big bore. It's extremely slow getting started and the rest of it seems awkward and cringe worthy with the exception of the scenes depicting the meeting between the two title characters. Michael Shannon may be a good actor but this role was a terrible fit. Shannon is completely unbelievable as Elvis and could not have looked less like him if the makeup department tried. I don't mind if an actor doesn't look like the person they are portraying, but they should be able to capture their essence. I didn't think he did that at all. My opinion may be skewed, however, having grown up the daughter of a serious Elvis fan. I've seen just about just about every Elvis documentary and interview and I didn't see any likeness to Elvis in appearance or manner. Kevin Spacey's Nixon was, however, excellent. Thankfully it was a short movie.

This is my first review, ever.I am a film person, love a lot of genres. Would not consider myself a film buff or whatever that term insinuates.In a nutshell the acting outshines this story. Kevin Spacey clearly being gifted at playing the President does it once again. I am a JFK person so learning about Nixon is something new. However, this should have been about Shannon and his delivery which was exemplary.Great film.